The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-06
NEWS AND NOTES FOR WOMEN.

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Narrow foot pIaitings, once so popular,
are losing favor.
/ The ruby is just now the most fashion
able precious stone.
Foulard is one of the most serviceable
ytuffs for summer wear.
Plain, killed and f1ounced skirts are
al fashionable for misses.
Bangs are worn much shorter than for
I merly, but are as fashionable as ever.
The bishop-shaped sleeve is regarded
as a stylish mode, and ladies hold it in
/ high esteem.
Tucks, which are always dainty in eff
feet, are noticeable in the ornamental
parts of dresses.
White pique or cashmere dresses are
cool and dainty, and lace, embroidery or
braid trims them prettily.
A conceit of fashion is to have the silk
gloves or mitts match in color the rib
bons adjoining the costume.
The tall, open work straw hats are
pretty and stylish, and trim prettily with
ribbons run through the braid.
Beautiful knitted trimmings for fan
nels are made with very little trouble, and
are light and pretty for summer work.
The States of Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi and
Tennessee employ women as librarians
Peasant waists and open, sleeveless and
short-sleeved Jackets as well as velvet
girdles are extremely fashionable just
now.
Black is the accepted color in hosiery,
but hosiery matching the color of the
dress or its accessories are frequently
seen.
Miss Bachelor, of Saratoga, daughter
of General Bachelor, is only seventeen
years old and speaks eight languages flu
emily.
The fancy English braids make charm
ing crocheted trimmings, and some of
them are as delicate as the heavy Irish
points.
The half-flowing sleeve, which has won
the admiration of most women, is re-
marked on many handsome street gar
mcnts.
Newest doylies are worked in a real
gold thread, which is as washable as
white linen or raw silk floss, both Of
which are used also.
Very pretty muslin slips are made to
wear over various colors i'll surah. The
founces may be edged with lace of imi- |
tation or real valenciennes.
Lounging dresses of thin printed,
striped or checked fannels in soft tex
lures and pretty colorings are among the
most desirable of home luxuries.
A decided liking is evidenced toward
the netted trimmings in vogue, and they |
make welcome garnitures. Black net is |
used to trim blues, green, gray and other
cOlOrS.
Round waists, buttoned behind, to |
wear with skirts that are broadly box
plated, killed or gathered, have their
fronts faced with contrasting goods to
simulate vests.
Delicate head gear made of India pith
such as the helmets are made of, are now |
sold for ladies' wear, and if trimmed
with muslin or tulle are becoming, and
particularly comfortable and light.
Polka dots have climbed as high as
the sunshade, and seem to be very ia
vorably liked by young ladies who boast
of from four to six dressy parasols tc
correspond with their dressy costumes.
Spanish guipure in which the figure is
outlined with cut jets or pendent with
jet beads is stylish. This fabric is par
ticularly rich and handsome in effect
Plated waists, with yoke, sometimes
have the yoke overlap, belt and wrist
bands profusely trimmed with braid, and
quite often these portions will be of en-
broidered goods when the remainder is
plain.
A young New Orleans woman is pre-
pairing to go into the house decorating
business, and this fall will offer her SER
vices for granting woodwork, for wall and
ceiling painting and for decorating fire.
places.
The primrose is favorite design in
embroidery this season. 1t is
a we'll beloved English flower always,
and has associations of tender nature.
Its delicate yellow makes a very pretty
effect on any background.
There is one difficulty with the way in
which the "wash" dresses are made this
season. They must be redraped and re-
hung each time they are laundried, and
the velvet cuffs and collar removed,
therefore they must be worn with care.
A year ago Nine Barbet -Batifolle
founded a prize of 20, 900 francs to be
awarded annually to the most virtuous
and industrious work girls in Paris. Mile.
Privat, an embroiderer, and Mile. Jun
ain, dressmaker, have won the money
his year.
Mrs. DR.. Ellis, an American lady, is
OhVsician TO the Queen of COrea She